The Leighlinbridge woman who was the first victim of the 1916 rising has been commemorated today.
A wreath was laid on the grave of Nurse Margaret Keogh in Ballinabranagh.
It’s believed she was shot dead by British soldiers as she attempted to tend to the wounded.
A plaque of Nurse Keogh was also unveiled at Leighlinbridge memorial gardens.
Relatives of the Leighlinbridge woman spoke at a ceremony today at the remembrance garden there.
A plaque is unveiled at the rememberance garden in Leighlinbridge to commemorate Nurse Keogh. Pic Stephen Byrne/KCLR
Grand nephew Blanchefield Cummins speaks at the commemoration in Leighlinbridge for Nurse Margaret Keogh Pic: Stephen Byrne/KCLR
A plaque is unveiled at the remembrance garden in Leighlinbridge to commemorate Nurse Keogh. Pic Stephen Byrne/KCLR
A plaque is unveiled at the remembrance garden in Leighlinbridge to commemorate Nurse Keogh. Pic Stephen Byrne/KCLR
Relatives of Nurse Margaret Keogh stand at her plaque. Pic Stephen Byrne/KCLR
A tree is planted by Jake Doyle, a great grand nephew of Nurse Margaret Keogh. Pic Stephen Byrne/KCLR
Sean Byrne, a relative of Nurse Margaret Keogh salutes the Irish Flag. Pic Stephen Byrne/KCLR
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Crowds gathered in Leighlinbridge for Nurse Margaret Keogh Pic: Stephen Byrne/KCLR
Paul Horan speaks at the commemoration in Leighlinbridge for Nurse Margaret Keogh Pic: Stephen Byrne/KCLR
